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Newcastle United took a significant step toward Wembley with a commanding 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.
Eddie Howe’s attacking lineup set the tone early, pressing high and creating chances in the final third.
Despite their dominance, in a match as reported by The Independent, Arsenal nearly broke the deadlock when Gabriel Martinelli struck the post after a swift counterattack.
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Newcastle capitalized on their momentum as Alexander Isak clinically finished a Jacob Murphy pass, giving the visitors a deserved lead before half-time.
The Magpies doubled their advantage in the second half when Anthony Gordon tapped in from close range after David Raya parried Isak’s initial effort.
Howe then shifted to a defensive setup to preserve the lead.
Arsenal pushed hard in search of a response but failed to breach Newcastle’s defense.
They now face a daunting challenge in the return leg at St. James’ Park.
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